Al-Riyadh club officially announced on Thursday evening its contract with young striker Talal Haji and midfielder Farha Al-Shamrani, coming from Al-Ittihad club, on loan until the end of the 2025-26 season, in a move aimed at strengthening the team’s offensive and midfield options before completing the Saudi Roshn League campaign.
Haji (17 years old) is considered one of the most prominent talents who progressed in Al-Ittihad’s academy, before being promoted to the first team in the 2023-24 season.
The young striker participated in 11 matches with Al-Ittihad, during which he scored two goals and made three assists, reflecting his ability to provide offensive addition and make a difference on the field.
As for Al-Shamrani (19 years old), he has proven his presence with Al-Ittihad by playing 22 matches since 2023, during which he scored two goals, and is expected to give Al-Riyadh’s midfield more depth and vitality during the current season.
Al-Riyadh club explained that the inclusion of Haji and Al-Shamrani comes within the team’s project to strengthen its lineup with young players capable of developing and contributing to achieving the club’s goals during the season, confirming that the new deals reflect the management’s desire to build a competitive team in the long term.